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The Look of Silence

7.820141h 40mMovieHistoryDocumentary

An Indonesian man with a communist background named Ramli was brutally murdered when the "Communist" purge occurred in 1965. His remaining family members lived in fear and silence until the making of this documentary. Adi, a brother of…

DirectorJoshua Oppenheimer
ProducersWerner Herzog·Errol Morris

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Cast · Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer

ARAdi Rukun
Adi Rukun
Self
MB
M.Y. Basrun
Self
AH
Amir Hasan
Self (archive footage)
I
Inong
Self
K
Kemat
Self
JOJoshua Oppenheimer
Joshua Oppenheimer
Self (voice)
AS
Amir Siahaan
Self
TYTed Yates
Ted Yates
Self (archive footage)

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The Look of Silence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Look of Silence?

The Look of Silence is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Look of Silence on Netflix?

No, The Look of Silence is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is The Look of Silence on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Look of Silence isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch The Look of Silence for free?

The Look of Silence is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Look of Silence based on a true story?

Yes — The Look of Silence is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).